Night Cumulative Assessment

Front

What does Elie see when he looks in the mirror at the end of Night?

Back

A 'corpse' staring back at him, symbolizing the loss of his former self.

Front

What internal conflict does Elie experience while caring for his father?

Back

He feels intense guilt for resenting his father’s weakness.

Front

What role does Moishe/Moche the Beadle play at the beginning of the novel?

Back

He is a mentor who warns the townspeople of Sighet about the Nazi threat but is ignored.

Front

What event causes Elie to question his faith?

Back

The hanging of a child (the 'pipel') and seeing God’s silence in the face of cruelty.

Front

How does Elie describe the soup after witnessing a child’s hanging?

Back

It 'tasted of corpses,' reflecting his horror and despair.

Front

What is the significance of Elie's reflection in the mirror?

Back

It symbolizes his loss of identity and humanity due to the horrors he has experienced.

Front

How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve throughout the story?

Back

He is torn between protecting his father and focusing on his own survival.

Front

What does the character of Moishe represent in the story?

Back

He represents the ignored warnings of impending danger and the consequences of inaction.

Front

What does the hanging of the pipel symbolize in the narrative?

Back

It symbolizes the loss of innocence and the profound silence of God in the face of evil.

Front

How does Elie's perception of faith change throughout the novel?

Back

He struggles with his faith, questioning God's presence and justice in the face of suffering.